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MRS. JOHN ANDERSON [?] : 1911 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY HARDWORKING PITTSBURGH FAMILY WOMAN

12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. On offer is an original manuscript relic of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania providing a super peek of the social life, economy and society of the pre-World War I city. The author, while not identified is assuredly married into the huge Anderson family. The writer never fails to mention the many dozens of visitors, contacts, friends and frequent trips to the family's 'Homestead'. Local historians and collectors of early 20th Century should have many clues to further research this book. Other names mentioned include: Mrs. Adamson, Anna Snodgrass, Bessie Springer, Mr. Coraopolis, Mrs. Wilbraham, Mrs. Wilhelms, Mr. Orr, the evangelist, Mr. Gottschalk etc. Trips, duties and occasions are noted and include: going to Mt. Lebanon schoolhouse, Congress of Clubs, sends her son Robert a Valentines Day card, Missionary Jubilee, Fort Pitt Hotel, Colonial Tea Party of the New Era Club, listening to a sermon on Billy Sunday and many dozens more. The books has an entry for almost every day. The cover is in rough shape but is otherwise G.. Manuscript. Book Condition: Good+. Binding: Full-Leather

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